JOBS Act: Debating the Benefits and Risks

Name: JOBS Act: Debating the Benefits and Risks
Uploaded: 2012-04-05T22:00:00Z
Duration: P725S
Description: President Obama signed the JOBS Act Thursday and called the law -- aimed at helping startup firms raise capital -- a "game-changer." Opponents said the law rolls back investor protections. Jeffrey Brown leads a debate on the the law's intentions and risks with CareCloud's Albert Santalo and Columbia Law School's John Coffee.

Clip: 04/05/2012 | 12m 5s

President Obama signed the JOBS Act Thursday and called the law -- aimed at helping startup firms raise capital -- a "game-changer." Opponents said the law rolls back investor protections. Jeffrey Brown leads a debate on the the law's intentions and risks with CareCloud's Albert Santalo and Columbia Law School's John Coffee.

Aired: 04/05/12

Rating: NR

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